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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,565

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,056

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,691

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMazda3
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $19,040
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $17,838
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 200
Cargo net 55 55 40
Cargo tray 71 71 60
Universal garage door opener 85 85 75
Remote start 400 400 350
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     1,195
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Navigation system 888 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 160
Cargo net 36 36 32
Cargo tray 46 46 48
Universal garage door opener 56 56 60
Remote start 300 300 280
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     1,028
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Options (change) 1,776 1,776 5,775
Options (change) 1,433 1,433 5,103
Destination 750 750 750
Total Price $31,621 $39,971 $25,565
Total Invoice $29,588 $37,562 $23,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,948
Model Year201220122010
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMazda3
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,621$39,971$25,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,621$38,321$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0
Total Invoice$29,588$37,562$23,691
Adjustments for Features0-1,551-51
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,588$36,011$23,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,423$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122010
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMazda3
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,595$4,245$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$55
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,551-51

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122010
ModelImpreza / WRXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in103.9 in
Length180.3 in180.7 in
Width68.5 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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